Human Capital- Benefits- Analyst

KKR's Gurugram office provides best-in-class business operations services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. The office was established with an initial concentration of finance, operations, and technology personnel, followed by the expansion of additional functions and capabilities. KKR’s creation of a Gurugram office builds upon the firm's momentum in India and bolsters its existing presence in Mumbai.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR’s Global Benefits team is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support the administration of employee benefit programs across the Americas, including healthcare, retirement, wellness, and work-life initiatives. Based in Gurugram, this role will primarily support employees in the U.S., Bermuda, and Canada.

The Benefits Specialist will manage day-to-day benefits operations and contribute to the delivery of wellness and benefits programming. As part of a collaborative, matrixed team, the role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt responsibilities as business needs evolve.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a key point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality support across all benefit programs.
• Help manage day-to-day benefits operations, including employee life cycle events (onboarding, transfers, qualifying life events, terminations), benefits invoicing and billing, and maintenance of benefits-related content in HRIS (Workday) and other benefits vendor systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Form 5500 filings, 1095-C reporting, non-discrimination testing, and other compliance-related deliverables.
• Support the administration of benefits programs across the Americas, including assisting with the U.S. Open Enrollment cycle.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams to help analyze and reconcile benefits data, support budgeting processes, and identify risks or opportunities related to benefits spend and planning.
• Assist in the creation and execution of effective communications and materials to drive awareness and engagement in benefits and wellness programs.
• Provide support for employee leaves of absence and disability/accommodation processes in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Assist with benefits integration and due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures within the Americas region to drive operational efficiencies.
• Maintain a strong technical understanding of benefits programs and trends across the U.S., Bermuda, and Canada, including competitive plan design and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, Human Capital or related field, or equivalent practical expe…